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Westmoreland tornado destroys the home of former Cowley County couple Tuesday

Wednesday, May 1

A person was killed and at least 22 homes were destroyed by a tornado Tuesday afternoon in Westmoreland, Kan. northeast of Manhattan.That includes the home of J.T. and Ashley VanGilder, former Cowley County residents. J.T. and the family’s 8-year-old son were home at the time. The two escaped their... Read More.

Winfield Police nab convicted felon from Newton in arrest made late Sunday

Tuesday, April 30

An investigation by police in Winfield Sunday night led to the arrest of a Newton man with an extensive criminal background.Around 9:30 p.m., 34-year-old Bryan E. Smith was booked into the Cowley County Jail on charges of possessing stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia... Read More.

Arkansas City Schools Alum Porter Named New Head Principal At ACHS

Monday, April 29

Tim Porter will be the principal at Ark City High School next year. He begins in that role effective July 1, according to a statement from USD 470.Porter has been serving as an assistant principal at the high school. He has 26 years experience in education with 13 of... Read More.

Hail, heavy rain, tornado accompany storm that makes its way through Cowley, Kay counties

Saturday, April 27

Storm activity in Kay County Okla. and Cowley County have led to the sounding of emergency sirens in multiple locations Saturday.A tornado was said to have touched down in the area of Chilocco and U.S. 77 highway not far from the Oklahoma casinos south of Ark City. Those storms... Read More.

Youth literacy event draws a good crowd to Ark City Park on Tuesday

Friday, April 26

Ark City’s Lovie Watson Park was filled Tuesday with the sounds of children laughing and playing as they learned the importance of reading and early literacy in young children.The Read & Stroll event offered kids the chance to immerse themselves in stories at various reading stations, while also participating... Read More.

Golfin for Good Sam tournament is set for May 4 at Ark City Golf and Fitness

Friday, April 26

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual golf tournament “Golfin’ for Good Sam” returns in May, continuing a long-standing event that benefits a program for seniors in need.This year’s event is set for Saturday, May 4 at Ark City Golf and Fitness, 8731 US-166 in Arkansas City. Registration begins at 7:30... Read More.

Southwestern College graduation is May 5 in Winfield; Activities begin May 3

Friday, April 26

Southwestern College Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, at 2:30 p.m., in Richard L. Jantz Stadium. Class of 2024 Commencement activities include:Friday, May 3:12-1 p.m.—Business division reception, Mossman Hall room 134Saturday, May 4:2:30-4 p.m.—Natural science and mathematics division reception, Welcome Center patio3-4 p.m.—Creative technologies and communications division... Read More.

Vehicles Involved In Minor Injury Accident Near Strother Field Tuesday

Wednesday, April 24

Two vehicles were involved in a minor-injury accident Tuesday that occurred on U.S. 77 high near Strother Field, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept.The accident was reported just before 3:50 p.m. when a 1986 Ford F-250 pickup, driven by James Adcock, 58, Ark City, collided with a 2018... Read More.

Winfield music students perform at regionals; Many move on to state April 27

Tuesday, April 23

Winfield High School sent Band, Choir, and Orchestra students to Kansas State High School Activities Association’s Regional Solo/Small Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 5th at Andover High School with directors and assistants Taton Bennett, Teddi Ricketts, MJ Harper, Sarah Jane Naillon, and Ismail Farid. Students were required to practice and... Read More.

Ark City using ‘potholing’ project to meet requirements for water line inventory

Tuesday, April 23

Ark City’s environmental services department has begun a project meant to determine the location of service lines for public and privately-owned water systems.The potholing initiative involves creating a series of small holes in the ground that help determine location and position of underground service lines. Two random houses on... Read More.

USD 470 names Nick McGrew new head wrestling coach at Ark City High School

Monday, April 22

USD 470 has announced that Nick McGrew as the new head wrestling coach for Arkansas City High School. Coach McGrew is a 2005 ACHS alum and has spent 11 years coaching in Winfield. In addition to coaching, McGrew will teach middle school physical education.As a wrestler, he was an... Read More.

Sheriff’s notes: Man arrested after reportedly being stopped at stop sign for over 10 minutes

Monday, April 22

An area man was arrested early this morning on drug-related charges after being reported for suspicious behavior in rural Cowley County.Daryl D. Leverenz, 34, Wellington, was booked into jail on charges of possessing narcotics and drug-paraphernalia. He remained in custody as of this morning.Around 1:40 a.m., sheriff’s deputies were... Read More.